Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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